Footwear Designer

About the Role

The Footwear Designer will develop footwear from initial concept through final production. This role will combine trend insight, creative design, technical expertise, and hands-on prototype and fit evaluation to deliver compelling, production-ready footwear with end-to-end ownership. As a vital member of our creative team, you will collaborate closely with senior designers, textile specialists, and product developers to bring fresh ideas to life. Your passion for fashion, keen eye for detail, and technical skills will help shape the future of footwear trends and ensure our designs stand out in the competitive marketplace. This paid position is ideal for someone eager to grow their career in footwear and fashion design within a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop footwear concepts across casual, luxury, and children’s categories.
• Research trends and translate insights into commercially relevant design directions.
• Create footwear sketches, technical drawings, and detailed design presentations.
• Select materials and develop cohesive color palettes using principles of color theory.
• Apply CAD, 3D footwear software, technical drawing platforms, and PLM tools throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional partners on product development.
• Review physical prototypes, evaluate fit, and refine designs through final production.
• Manage end-to-end design ownership from concept development through production.

Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of experience in footwear design.
• Background in footwear design and product development.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with CAD modeling, 3D footwear software, technical drawing platforms, physical prototyping tools, and PLM.
• Knowledge of trend forecasting, materials, and color theory.
• Strong visual communication and design presentation skills.
• Experience with supplier and cross-functional collaboration.

Pay range and compensation package

Based on experience.